Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School vs Midway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Dakota, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School
Fessenden · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
140 students
Midway Elementary School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
141 students
| Measure | Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School Fessenden, North Dakota | Midway Elementary School Inkster, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 232 | #95 of 232 |
| National rank | #15520 of 50,301 | #14412 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 140 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 140 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Fessenden | Inkster |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.6 vs 63.9).
- •Midway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 28.4%).
- •Midway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 12.7).
- •Midway Elementary School is the larger school with 141 students compared with 140.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School better than Midway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Midway Elementary School ranks higher (65.6 vs 63.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School and Midway Elementary School?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Fessenden and Inkster in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School: 140. Midway Elementary School: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School and Midway Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Fessenden-Bowdon Elementary School is 102nd of 232 and Midway Elementary School is 95th of 232 among elementary schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).